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1000 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
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(805) 237-3870
(805) 238-3665 FAX
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Mon-Fri 10am to 8pm
Sat 10am to 5pm
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Study Center
3201 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Phone
(805) 237-4743
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Mon-Thu 2:30pm to 5:30pm
Library Services

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Arts & Crafts KidsThank you to the Library Foundation and the Friends of the Paso Robles Library for providing funding and supporting the following programs, events and activities.

Books & Blankies

Tiempo de los Cuentos, Time for Stories!
Families with young children are invited to the Paso Robles Library to enjoy stories and songs in Spanish at Tiempo de los Cuentos. Please call the Children’s Desk at the Paso Robles Library at 237-3870 for more information.

Time:   Thursdays, 11:00 am
Dates:   May 15, 2008
    June 12, 2008
Fee:   FREE!

Bedtime Stories
Family fun geared toward children ages 3 - 7Y.
Wear your favorite pajamas, bring a blankie or stuffed animal, and join us for bedtime stories at the Library! Be sure to bring an adult with you to snuggle with. Questions? Please call Kris, 237-3870.

Time:   Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.
Dates:   May 7, 2008 
Fee:   FREE!

Children’s Collection

The Children’s Collection offers a wealth of materials: books and magazines, audio and video cassettes, DVDs, foreign language materials, CD ROM computers, and children’s reference materials. Booklists and literature indexes provide reading lists on a variety of topics, from historical fiction to holiday books, children’s poetry, biographies, and fiction and non-fiction books.

Book-Sharing Programs

Library volunteers and staff strive to meet the unique developmental needs of children of all ages through its literature programs. Parents are asked to respect the age requirements listed to enhance program quality.

Ages 1 to 2: Toddler Story Time. Friday mornings at 10:30, repeated at 11:30.  Songs and simple stories are enhanced with arts and crafts activities appropriate for the very young. Doors close promptly at times listed, and children must have an adult in attendance.

Ages 3 to 6: Preschool Story Time. Monday mornings at 10:30, repeated at 11:30. More challenging stories, poetry, and crafts encourage school readiness. Doors close promptly at times listed

Children of all ages: Grandparents & Books. If the ages of your children do not coincide with traditional Story Time requirements, the Grandparents & Books program is the answer. Books are shared on an informal basis in the afternoon at the Library, and volunteer grandparents select a variety of literature appropriate for all children. Call Kris at 237-3870. Book Sharing Program Participants

Grandparents & Books

Children of all ages! If the ages of your children do not coincide with traditional Story Time requirements or the scheduled story times do not fit your schedule, the Grandparents & Books program is the answer. Books are shared on an informal basis in the afternoon at the Library, and volunteer grand-parents select a variety of literature appropriate for all children. FREE!

Great Reads For Children

Check out our Battle of the Books display. Many of the Paso elementary schools are encouraging their students to be a part of this fun reading incentive program. For a list of the books for grades 4-6 check out the website www.battleofthebooks.org. We have multiple copies available for check out!

 

See more Activities for Children at Recreation Services!

 

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